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    Vegan Peanut Butter Pancakes w/ Peanut Butter Caramel

    Published: Jan 19, 2023 by Rosa · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

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    Mouth-watering vegan peanut butter pancakes with peanut butter caramel are what dreams are made of. This utterly delicious breakfast with its addictive PB caramel topping will quickly become your go-to pancake recipe.

    Peanut butter pancakes in a stack on plate with triangular wedge cut out.

    This recipe was originally published in February 2019. It has been updated for content and photos.

    Pancakes are one of my favourite weekend breakfasts. There’s something special and satisfying about a delicious pancake stack.

    This version is not only delicious, but it’s protein-dense, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and oil-free, too!

    For more fantastic vegan pancakes check out our collection of the BEST Vegan Pancakes with tons of breakfast and brunch options, but also a savoury dinner pancake!

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients + Substitutions
    • Instructions
    • Storage
    • Expert Tips
    • More delicious vegan pancake recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    Ingredients + Substitutions

    Here’s what you’ll need to make these delicious vegan peanut butter pancakes.

    Boiwls of oats, milk, chia seeds, baking powder, applesauce and peanut butter.
    See recipe card for quantities.
    • Soy milk + apple cider vinegar: Combining soy milk with apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) creates a vegan buttermilk substitute. The result is beautiful fluffy vegan pancakes. 🙂 If you cannot have soy, you may use almond milk instead.
    • Oats: Use rolled oats OR quick cooking steel cut oats. Oats have been said to aid in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels, making them a healthier ingredient when compared to wheat flour.
    • Chia seeds: These add healthy fat, and a boost of iron, calcium, and fiber, to these tasty protein pancakes.
    • Baking powder. Make sure your baking powder is active for maximum lift. Jars of baking powder that have been open in the pantry for 6+ months start to lose their effectiveness.
    • Peanut butter: Use natural PB, the kind that contains JUST peanuts without added oil, or sugar.
    • Apple sauce: Choose unsweetened to keep these refined sugar-free. The applesauce works to replace the oil and the eggs. Two for one deal here. 😉

    Instructions

    (This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)

    Bowl of dry ingredients.

    Blend the oats and chia seeds and stir them into a large bowl with the baking powder. (photo 1)

    Bowl of milk and peanut butter being whisked.

    Once your soy milk has curdled, add the peanut butter and applesauce to the same bowl and mix. (photo 2)

    NOTE: Don’t worry if the oats and seeds don’t blend perfectly. If a few chunkier pieces remain after blending it still works well.

    Pancake batter inside large mixing bowl.

    Add the bowl of wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and mix until combined. (photo 3)

    Pancakes being cooked on griddle.

    Ladle the pancake batter onto your preheated griddle or non-stick pan and cook on both sides until done. (photo 4)

    For the PB caramel topping

    To make the caramel, just add the dates, peanut butter, non-dairy milk, and cinnamon to a blender and process until smooth. Thin it out with some water until you reach your preferred consistency.

    NOTE: If you don’t have a strong blender, soak your dates in boiling hot water for 15-30 minutes first. Then drain and add to your blender with the remaining ingredients. The soak time will soften the dates, making them easier to process.

    Serve your pancakes with a few tablespoons of your homemade caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped walnuts or peanuts and sliced bananas, if desired.

    Stack of vegan peanut butter pancakes with peanut butter caramel on top.

    Or, if you’re skipping the caramel topping, you may use maple syrup, date syrup, chopped nuts of choice, fresh fruit, nut butter or seed butter, or any of your favourite pancake toppings.

    If you need a side, these air fryer hash browns pair nicely with these too. 🙂

    Storage

    Pancakes taste best when freshly made, but these also make great leftovers. Store them in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 days. You may reheat in the toaster.

    The caramel topping will keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 1 week and tastes great cold or warmed up.

    To freeze these peanut butter pancakes, wait until they are cooled to room temperature first. Then store them in a freezer-safe airtight container or ziptop bags and keep them frozen for up to 3 months. You may pop these in the toaster to heat through, from frozen for a simple make-ahead breakfast.

    Expert Tips

    • Make sure your griddle is hot before cooking your pancakes to prevent sticking and to avoid greasing your pan. You can test this by splashing the griddle with a sprinkle of water to see if it sizzles.
    • If you don’t have a strong blender, soak your dates for 15-30 minutes in boiling hot water and then drain them, before making your caramel topping.
    • Make sure to use ACTIVE baking powder. Once your baking powder is open and sitting in the pantry for 6+ months, it may start to lose its rising power.

    More delicious vegan pancake recipes

    • The Fluffiest Vegan Pancakes Ever [and SO easy!]
    • Healthy Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
    • Blender Spinach Banana Pancakes
    • Banana Lentil Pancakes [Oil Free]

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    Buon appetito

    Rosa

    📖 Recipe

    Peanut butter pancakes in a stack on plate with triangular wedge cut out.

    Vegan Peanut Butter Pancakes w/ Peanut Butter Caramel

    Mouth-watering vegan peanut butter pancakes with PB caramel are what dreams are made of.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American, Canadian, French
    Servings: 10 pancakes
    Calories: 140kcal
    Author: Rosa

    Equipment

    Picture of blender on white background.
    Vitamix Blender
    Griddle

    Ingredients

    For the peanut butter pancakes

    • 1 cup soy milk
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
    • 1 cups rolled oats or quick cooking steel cut oats
    • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

    For the peanut butter caramel sauce (optional)

    • 1 cup pitted dates
    • ½ cup soy milk or plant-based milk of choice
    • 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 4-6 tablespoons water to thin your caramel to the desired consistency
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    Instructions

    • Add the soy milk and apple cider vinegar to a medium bowl and set it aside for 5 minutes to let it thicken and curdle.
    • Preheat your nonstick griddle over medium heat.
    • Meanwhile, add the oats and chia seeds to your blender and process until it resembles a flour consistency. (Don't worry if there are a few chunkier pieces.) Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl along with the baking powder and whisk to combine.
    • Add the peanut butter and applesauce to the bowl of your curdled milk and mix well. Then pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix until combined, without overmixing. Some lumps are perfectly okay.
    • Ladle the batter onto your hot griddle, making the pancakes roughly 3-4 inches in diameter. You may gently press the pancake down to help it spread a little if needed. (The batter should not be very runny.) Don't spread too much as these pancakes taste best thick and fluffy.
    • Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and then flip them, and cook for another 3-4 more minutes until cooked through.
    • While the pancakes are cooking, add all the caramel ingredients, starting with 4 tablespoons of water to a blender, and process until smooth. Add more water to reach desired consistency and set aside.
    • Serve your pancakes with sliced bananas, chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, and/or the homemade caramel sauce.

    Notes

    • Make sure your griddle is hot before cooking your pancakes to prevent sticking and to avoid greasing your pan. You can test this by splashing the griddle with a sprinkle of water to see if it sizzles.
    • If you don’t have a strong blender, soak your dates for 15-30 minutes in boiling hot water and then drain them, before making your peanut butter caramel.
    • Make sure to use ACTIVE baking powder. Once your baking powder is open and sitting in the pantry for 6+ months, it may start to lose its rising power.
    • Leftover pancakes keep refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the toaster for quick make-ahead breakfasts.
    • Leftover caramel keeps in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
     
    The nutritional information does not include the optional caramel sauce. There are 65 calories for one-tenth of the sauce, which is approximately 2-3 tablespoons, depending on the amount of water added to thin the sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Pancake | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.
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    1. Cait Bakes Cruelty-Free

      October 31, 2021 at 12:21 pm

      Hey Rosa!. I was just about to make my go-to ‘Fluffiest Vegan Pqncakes EVER’ Recipe, for thr first time this fall…. but have since given up the added sugar, usually add PB and chocolate to mine anyways…. and this is PERFECT!!!
      Im all about the Natural organic PB too! But all i have is chunky
      which i appreciate for my pancakes….. 🤔 but then i started wondering… do yoi think i could use PB powder for the syrul? of so… any ideas on the adjustments?
      ..

      Reply
      • Rosa

        November 01, 2021 at 8:52 am

        I haven’t tried with PB powder so I can’t say for sure, but if you give it a try, please report back. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Summer

      March 28, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      These were so delicious! Everyone wanted seconds! The sliced bananas and walnuts make them even better 👌🏻 Thank you for sharing this yummy and easy to follow recipe. Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
      • Rosa

        March 28, 2020 at 4:59 pm

        Thanks for the review Summer! I’m thrilled everyone enjoyed them so much! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sara

      February 23, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      I made your pb caramel sauce to top pancakes this morning – so delicious 🤤 I had to keep reminding myself that there was no sugar because I felt guilty eating it like I was having dessert.

      Reply
      • rosa

        February 23, 2020 at 7:16 pm

        So glad you enjoyed Sara! Thanks for reporting back. 🙂

        Reply

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